BREAKING NEWS: Coming live from Stamford bridge, Chelsea legend urges Maresca to start new signing against crystal palace to be victorious. John Terry has called on Maresca to start star player in their upcoming Premier League clash between crystal and Chelsea. The match is slated for Sunday at Stamford bridge He said, “This is a massive game. He needs to start against crystal palace he was so good on Thursday, if he doesn’t start it’s for two reasons it’s either he’s not the coach we need or they want to give away the match to crystal clear. “It’s a big game” he needs to be in the starting lineup John Terry warns.
Chelsea is determined to bounce back from their disappointing midweek loss to Servette as they gear up to face Crystal Palace later today. In their 2-1 defeat, Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca, made a series of tactical adjustments, and it’s anticipated that he will continue to experiment with the lineup in this London derby.
Joao Felix and Pedro Neto, who were not part of the squad for the Conference League match, are expected to start this afternoon following their impressive performances against Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend. In that match, both players came off the bench and made significant contributions, helping Chelsea secure a resounding 6-2 victory at Molineux.
There is a compelling case for Joao Felix to be given an opportunity to start as a striker. Chelsea’s failure to sign a new striker before the transfer deadline leaves room for Felix to potentially fill that role in certain games this season. Maresca appears confident in Felix’s capability to play as a No. 9, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see him deployed in that position during today’s game against Crystal Palace. In the Servette match, Jackson was introduced in the second half but squandered several chances, while Felix remained on the bench. However, Felix did see some action in the victory over Wolves, where he not only played but also scored. Despite Jackson also scoring in that game, his missed opportunities against Servette might lead Maresca to consider giving Felix a start, especially after his influential display last weekend.
As for the starting lineup against Crystal Palace, Jackson is still the likely candidate to lead the attack, even though Felix has made a strong case. Despite Jackson’s struggles in front of goal against Servette, he did manage to both score and assist in the game against Wolves, and Maresca has expressed satisfaction with his overall performance. Although Chelsea missed out on acquiring a new striker before the transfer deadline, the competition within the squad, bolstered by the presence of Felix, who was signed for £45 million, and Christopher Nkunku, who can also operate as a No. 9, should ensure Jackson remains motivated and supported throughout the season.
